4409 Balcones Drive TX 78731

This spectacular contemporary home on the coveted Balcones Drive is the complete embodiment of indoor-outdoor living where modern luxury and natural beauty become one. Nestled into a rare wooded lot, surrounded by majestic live oak trees, this sophisticated 3,877 square feet 5 bed/4 bath home was designed by architect Thomas Tornbjerg and features interiors by award winning MasonDavis Interiors. The open modern design concept blends seamlessly with the stunning exterior spaces, designed to perfectly capture the serene privacy of its backyard that borders a wooded, wet weather creek. High ceilings with sweeping wood beams create a soft mirror of the outside world, which is visible through 1,200 square feet of walled glass. The state-of-the-art kitchen incorporates top-of-the line Wolfe, Sub-zero and Bosch appliances, a breakfast bar and long center island topped with immaculate black-honed leather granite countertops. The kitchen opens to a living room that features 15 foot vaulted ceilings, a natural gas or wood burning fireplace and floor to ceiling glass overlooking the yard. The downstairs amenities include a guest bedroom with ensuite bath, an additional bedroom, a media room, scenic seating area, dining room and mudroom. In the master suite you will find a walk-in closet, double vanity, walk-in shower, garden tub and bedroom lounge area. Impeccable walnut cabinetry, Hansgrohe fixtures, custom lighting and stained white oak hardwood floors adorn the entire residence. With over 1,000 square feet of outdoor living space, including a covered dining room, raised patio and structured fire area, entertaining is simply a breeze. Situated less than five miles to downtown Austin and walking distance to scenic Mount Bonnell over Lake Austin, this home is ideal for contemporary design enthusiasts and lovers of natural serenity with an upscale twist.